In front of empty stands in India’s newest Test venue, South Africa completed their utter domination of the hosts with a whitewash and their heaviest Test defeat in terms of runs. More than just the order of session breaks was turned upside down at India’s eastern-most Test ground, where South…
Labour Ministry probes allegations against Gold Mountain Ya Mei as company rejects claims, cites full compliance
The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning has launched a full investigation into a series of viral videos circulating on social media, which accuse the Chinese-owned Gold Mountain Ya Mei Construction Inc. of unsafe working conditions, unfair wages and failure to grant salary increases—allegations the company firmly rejects, insisting its…
Three matches, three no-results on wet Super50 day in T&T
The CG United Super50 Cup continues to be severely hampered by inclement weather in Trinidad and Tobago with fourth round action on Tuesday being the worst day of the tournament thus far. Not a ball was bowled in the three scheduled matches with teams forced to settle for an equal…
Thai woman’s cremation stopped as knocking on coffin heard, temple staff say
[BBC] – A woman thought to be dead, who was about to be cremated at a Buddhist temple in the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, has been found alive by staff. Pairat Soodthoop, general manager of the Wat Rat Prakhong Tham temple, was “startled” to hear a faint knock from the…
Corentyne vendor robbed again: Armed bandits invade home, assault disabled daughter
A Corentyne market vendor and her family were left traumatised on Monday night after two armed bandits stormed their Brighton Village home, held her disabled children at gunpoint, and escaped with more than $700,000 in cash. Speaking with the News Room on Tuesday, Seewatee Seecharran said the ordeal began around…
Faster approvals as new Local Content Certificate timelines to take effect in January 2026
Businesses in Guyana can expect faster, clearer and more predictable processing of local content certification applications starting January 2026, as the Ministry of Natural Resources introduces a structured timeline to modernise the system. Under the new framework, sole proprietorships and landlords will see new applications processed within five working days…
UK historians launch project to digitise testimony of Enslaved People in British Guiana
Edinburgh historians will investigate slavery and the law in British Guiana, now Guyana, in a new three year-long project. (The University of Edinburgh) An international team will analyse the testimony of hundreds of enslaved people who sought legal redress for the abuses and hardships they endured under British slavery. The…
Berbice mother demands justice after son dies 10 days following cousin’s attack
A mother in Berbice is calling for justice after her 9-year-old son died ten days following an alleged assault by his cousin. Loretta Collins told the News Room that on November 12, her son, Loven Collins, rode his bicycle to visit his aunt in Kildonan Village, not far from…
Man arrested nearly a month after fatal Enmore hit-and-run
Police have arrested Ganesh Racktoo, 55, nearly a month after a hit-and-run incident on the East Coast Demerara that claimed the life of a man. Racktoo, of Lot 365 Enmore, East Coast Demerara, was taken into custody on Monday, November 24, in connection with the October 25 fatal accident. He…
Newfoundland and Labrador companies explore energy opportunities in Guyana during productive trade mission
A delegation of companies from Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) concluded a highly successful trade mission to Guyana from November 17 to 21, aimed at strengthening commercial ties, exploring emerging energy opportunities, and supporting NL firms as they engage with one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets. Supported by Fiscal Frontier,…
